Roy Clarke - IMDb IMDb Writer Roy Clarke was born on January 28, 1930 in Austerfield, South Yorkshire, England. He is a writer, known for Keeping Up Appearances (1990), Last of the Summer Wine (1973) and Open All Hours (1973). He has been married to Enid Kitching since 1953. They have two children. See full bio » Born: a list of 908 people created 22 Jan 2012 a list of 4 people created 12 Apr 2012 a list of 1954 people created 3 months ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Roy Clarke's work have you seen?

User Polls Writer (43 credits) Still Open All Hours (TV Series) (2 episodes, 2016 - 2017) (writer - 12 episodes, 2014 - 2016) (written by - 1 episode, 2013) 2016 Young Hyacinth (TV Movie) Last of the Summer Wine (TV Series) (by - 268 episodes, 1976 - 2010) (written by - 26 episodes, 1973 - 2008) (creator - 2 episodes, 1992 - 1996) (adapted from his novel by - 1 episode, 1983) (teleplay - 1 episode, 1983) 1997 The Memoirs of Hyacinth Bucket (TV Movie) (written by) 1997 Spark (TV Series) (writer - 6 episodes) - Episode #1.1 (1983) ...

(creator) / (writer) 1977-1981 Rosie (TV Series) (writer - 15 episodes) 1980 Flickers (TV Mini-Series) (written and created by - 3 episodes) - Episode #1.4 (1980) ... (written and created by) - Episode #1.3 (1980) ... (written and created by) - Episode #1.1 (1980) ... (written and created by) 1978 The Bass Player and the Blonde (TV Series) (original idea by - 1 episode) - Rondo (1978) ... (original idea by) ITV Playhouse (TV Series) (1 episode, 1969) (screenplay - 1 episode, 1977) (writer - 1 episode, 1968) BBC - Comedy - Open All Hours Open All Hours Open All Hours Originally conceived as the first of Ronnie Barker's 1973 pilot season Seven of One, it wasn't long before Open All Hours took on a life of its own.

Roy Clarke, who'd already created another hit Yorkshire-based sitcom in Last of the Summer Wine, once worked in a corner-shop and had realised its potential as a setting for comedy. But the central character of miserly grocer Arkwright was the invention of Ronnie Barker, whose other sitcom alter-ego Norman Stanley Fletcher (in Porridge) was already an established classic. It's even more impressive, then, that Barker was able to transform himself once more and make Arkwright, and Open All Hours another all-time British comedy favourite. Allied to his avarice and constant eagerness to make a quick buck, Arkwright's other goal in life is to secure the affections of his neighbour and unrequited love, Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, but at the same time he must be a reluctant father figure to his nephew and delivery boy, Granville. As well as balancing these two relationships, the role gave Barker the chance to exercise his verbal acting muscles, especially in bestowing upon Arkwright his trademark stutter, which was not only entirely convincing but always perfectly judged for comic effect.

More so than in Porridge he was also able to exercise his physical comedy skills, such as in a rare running gag in which Arkwright would attempt to outwit his cash till and its vicious spring mechanism. While the show couldn't have worked without the unique Barker, he found a perfect comic foil in David Jason's portrayal of the young Granville. The two actors had already worked together briefly in Porridge, immediately developing a strong chemistry, and now their double act was given space to flourish. Supposedly of Hungarian extraction, young Granville constantly yearns of finding love, glamour and exotic encounters in life but these dreams always remain out of reach, symbolised by his flirtatious yet never-consummated relationship with the local milkwoman. Here was the strongest evidence yet of Jason's own burgeoning acting talent, and of his rightful claim as heir to Barker's sitcom crown. The two bona fide stars were superbly supported throughout by Lynda Baron's performance as the kind-hearted Nurse Gladys, who shows the patience of a saint in suffering the endless carnal advances of Arkwright but is instead often more interested in the health of the battered and bruised Granville.

However, in a fine example of Clarke's beautifully judged writing while Gladys always spurns Arkwright's propositions she does so with charm and warmth, always leaving just the faintest hint that in the right circumstances there could one day be something in the air. In a trait that would perhaps be unrecognisable in corner shops today, Clarke also wrote into the scripts a steady stream of regular customers (such as the cold Mrs Featherstone) whom Arkwright would exchange gossip with while trying to fleece them of more money. Its comedy may have been gentle and located in an unassuming setting, but amongst the heady company of Britain's top sitcoms Open All Hours still sits easily as one of the best. British Classic Comedy Talk To Roy Clarke - British Classic Comedy British Classic Comedy Talk To Roy Clarke British Classic Comedy Talk To Roy Clarke December 31, 2014 Celebrating sixty years of the great British sitcom, we talk to Roy Clarke about his classic sitcoms and catch up with Still Open All Hours.

The Misfit (1970-71) Last Of The Summer Wine (1973 – 2010) Oh No It’s Selwyn Frogitt ( Pilot, 1974) Open All Hours (1973, 1976-85) The Growing Pains Of PC Penrose (1975) Rosie (1977-81)Potter (1979-83) First Of The Summer Wine (1988-89) Keeping Up Appearances (1990-95) Ain’t Mis Behavin’ (1994-95) Still Open All Hours (2013 – present) BCC: It’s quite an impressive list of comedies written by you, some of which do not immediately spring to mind, as many younger people won’t remember and of course they don’t all have the benefit of on going repeats on the many digital channels we now benefit from. Can we start with perhaps your best known, Last Of The Summer Wine. It started out on the famous Comedy Playhouse platform in 1973, how did you become involved with Comedy Playhouse?

RC: I started writing drama, all my drama writing had an element of comedy in it. I was invited by then head of BBC comedy Duncan Wood to come in and have a talk. He told me he was looking for something for three old men. I went home and played with the idea for a couple of weeks, I just couldn’t come up with anything. Then I thought the three of them would be retired so free to do as they pleased, just like kids. Once I thought of them as kids it all came together. BCC: Sticking with Last Of The Summer Wine, did you ever think it would run as long as it did? and when Bill Owen passed away clearly as a writer it presented new challenges and gave you the opportunity to expand other characters and bring in new, but did you think that without Bill Owen it may be short lived? RC: Absolutely not, I thought it was a terrible idea when I first started (laughs). With Bill Owen, he died half way through filming a new series, we couldn’t can it, so we had to find a way to finish the series. Thankfully it worked and we continued. BCC: What was your favourite Last Of The Summer Wine era and why?

RC: The early years I think, because of the freedom we had with those physical stunts we used to do. Health and Safety put a stop to that in later series BCC: Favourite character? RC: Clegg, I liked Clegg, I always gave him the best lines. BCC: Hobbo, Entwhistle and Alvin appeared a deliberate nod to the series roots. Had the BBC not cancelled it, do you think Summer Wine might still be going in some form with the new trio? RC: Yes it was a deliberate nod, as for continuing, we all still had the energy for it, but we were all getting on a bit. BCC: Would you have liked to se it come to an end in a different way? RC: We had a good run and always knew at some point it would come to an end so generally I would write the end of each series as though it could be the last. BCC: Roy Clarke sitcoms have become known for their strong, dominant female characters such as Nora Batty, Ivy, Widow Featherstone and Hyacinth. what was the inspiration behind them? RC: It’s something you tend to notice.

I was in the police force in a coal mining community, the workers would come home after a hard day’s work and want to drink, relax, socialise. They were backed by these strong women keeping it all together. BCC: Creator of Oh No It’s Selwyn Frogitt, why did someone else write the series? RC: Busy schedule, I had other writing commitments. BCC: What was the inspiration behind Open All Hours? RC: The BBC were doing a series “Seven Of One” for Ronnie Barker, looking for ideas that could make it to a full series. I had lunch with Ronnie Barker, who said he always wanted to play one of those shopkeepers who sells everything. The idea particularly appealed to me as my wife used to run one. BCC: We never saw Nurse Galdys’ Mother, although she got mentioned a lot, were you ever tempted to write her into the scripts as a character? RC: No, these things are never funnier than when left to the imagination. BCC: Clearly Open All Hours remains one of Britain’s most popular sitcoms, yet it only ran for four series over a nine year period, was that so you could balance with Last Of The Summer Wine writing?

RC: Yes BCC: Many sitcoms around the 1970’s got the big screen treatment, did you ever want to do the same with any of your works? RC: I would have loved to, but was never offered the chance. BCC: Potter, a seriously under rated sitcom that starred Arthur Lowe, who died before the final series could be completed. Robin Bailey stepped in for series three, was there only ever going to be three series? RC: When Arthur Lowe died it just didn’t feel the same and public appreciation was not the same either, so it ended there. BCC: Keeping Up Appearances , I think we know a Hyacinth, but where did the inspiration come from? RC: As you say, everybody knows a Hyacinth and people recognised the character. BCC: If we can go back briefly to some of our other sitcoms that never seem to have an airing. This is the case with so many comedies of the time, why do you think TV companies always concentrate on specific works? RC: I really don’t know BCC: Still Open All Hours returns later this year for a full series, if it is as well received as the Christmas episode will there be another series?

RC: Yes, if the BBC ask. It’s been pleasurable , I’ve had a great time working with David again. BCC: We usually ask you to pick four favourite episodes from your works, would you like to pick four and tell us why you picked them ? RC: It was all a long time ago, I’ve forgotten many details, but still get pleasure from watching the repeats. BCC: Favourite sitcom you didn’t write? RC: Dads Army. BCC: With the exception of Still Open All Hours, is there a chance of seeing any new comedy from Roy Clarke? RC: No, I think I’m too old now. I’d been trying without success for four years to get something off the ground before Still Open All Hours. It was the BBC who had been trying without success to find a vehicle for David Jason. When they asked him who they could use as a writer, David suggested me, the result, Still Open All Hours. BCC: Roy Clarke, Thank You for talking to British Classic Comedy.

Editor’s Note: We had hoped to have included more clips from Last Of The Summer Wine, however the BBC have recently blocked most vintage clips Last of the Summer Wine (TV Series 1973– ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Last of the Summer Wine TV-PG | Three old men from Yorkshire who have never grown up face the trials of their fellow town citizens and everyday life and stay young by reminiscing about the days of their youth and attempting feats not common to the elderly. Creator: The village prepares for Compo's funeral; even Auntie Wainwright closes her shop (her mobile phone is on for emergency purchases). Compo's "Thursday Lady" arrives to pay her respects. 9.1 A depressed Howard tries to build himself up but, under Foggy's instruction, ends up breaking his leg. Auntie Wainwright has Smiler testing a Triumph Motorcycle, after she rents him the riding gear. ...

8.8 Nora Batty finally decides to give Compo a taste of what he's been asking for and it sends him to the hospital. Clegg, Nora, and friends need to deal with the loss of their friend. 8.8 a list of 30 titles created 27 Mar 2011 a list of 30 titles created 24 Jun 2012 a list of 45 titles created 30 Jan 2014 a list of 22 titles created 03 Jul 2014 a list of 33 titles created 15 Oct 2014 Title: Last of the Summer Wine (1973– ) 7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 1 win & 8 nominations. See more awards » Photos The misadventures of the staff of a retail floor of a major department store.

Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton Arkwright is a tight-fisted shop owner in Doncaster, who will stop at nothing to keep his profits high and his overheads low, even if this means harassing his nephew Granville. Arkwright's ... See full summary » Stars: Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Lynda Baron A snobbish housewife is determined to climb the social ladder, in spite of her family's working class connections and the constant chagrin of her long suffering husband. Stars: Patricia Routledge, Clive Swift, Geoffrey Hughes When Tom Ballard moves to Bayview Retirement Vilage, he meets Diana Trent, a feisty old woman who complains about everything and wants nothing more than just to die. Much to the dislike of ... See full summary » Stars: Graham Crowden, Stephanie Cole, Daniel Hill The perils of "escaping the rat race" and dropping out of society - to start a farm in Surbiton (and to drive Margo nuts). Stars: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith Victor Meldrew is a retiree who attracts bad luck.

If he's not driving his long suffering wife Margeret crazy with his constant moaning, he's fighting with neighbors. Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Doreen Mantle During WW2, in a fictional British seaside town, a ragtag group of Home Guard local defense volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion. Stars: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn The staff of the defunct Grace Brothers department store reunite to run a rural hotel. Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton The Korean War and a long lost letter separate the lives of young lovers Jean and Lionel, whose paths cross again by happenstance. Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker A rather naive, middle-class man is admitted to a hospital ward and finds that he is sharing it with a working-class layabout and an upper-class hypochondriac. All three of them cause headaches for the hospital staff. Stars: James Bolam, Peter Bowles, Christopher Strauli The misadventures of a ragtag group of elderly Home Guard local defense volunteers at the onset of WW2.

Director: Norman Cohen Long running BBC comedy show consisting of sketches and humourous musical routines involving the large Ronnie Barker and the small Ronnie Corbett. Most sketches involved both men, but ... See full summary » Stars: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, The Fred Tomlinson Singers Edit Storyline Three old men from Yorkshire who have never grown up face the trials of their fellow town citizens and everyday life and stay young by reminiscing about the days of their youth and attempting feats not common to the elderly. 4 January 1973 (UK) See more » Also Known As: A bor nem válik vízzé See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Holmfirth was chosen as the setting for Last of the Summer Wine after Barry Took made a programme about Working Men's Clubs at nearby Burnlee WMC. When producer James Gilbert was looking for a location for an episode of Comedy Playhouse (1961), Barry Took recommended Holmfirth. That episode was developed into the series "Last of the Summer Wine". See more » Quotes Ivy : Anyway, you're allowed to be stupid at seventeen. Pearl : You were never seventeen. You were forty when you were born.

(United Kingdom) – See all my reviews I was a big fan of this series before i appeared in it. I still get letters and cards from fans despite leaving the show in 1988. Roy Clarke is one of the greatest comedy writers of his generation, he explores the British class system, old age, and the relationships between Yorshiremen and the Women they love brilliantly. The early shows were about boredom, retirement, life in Yorkshire and friendship between men of differing backgrounds. When the show was taken over by Alan J W Bell ,who produced and directed all the episodes i appeared in, the comedy broadened. Wonderful slapstick and unlikely romance became the strong central themes. In 1987 the show regularly had viewing figures just below 20 Million, and it continues to have a cult following to this day.

I made some wonderful friends on the series too, Jane Freeman (who played my Auntie Ivy), Bill Owen (who i sadly miss) Peter Sallis (who taught me so much when we worked on stage together) Thora Hird (who told great stories of her early life in the Co-op as a sales assistant) Joe Gladwyn (who told me the most wonderful tales of early music hall and variety shows) to name just a few... I think one of the best qualities of this show is that anyone of any age can watch it and find something amusing, popular family entertainment is rare these days and this is a gem. 51 of 53 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes Last Of The Summer Wine - YouTube Last Of The Summer Wine The next video is starting stop Last Of The Summer Wine uploaded a video 3 years ago 1:24:11 Play next Play now 3 years ago 54,863 views Last of the Summer Wine is a British sitcom written by Roy Clarke that was initially broadcast on BBC1. Last of the Summer Wine premiered as an episode of Comedy Playhouse on 4 January 1973 and the...

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A whimsical comedy with a penchant for light philosophy and full-on slapstick, that first run followed the misadventures of three elderly friends tramping around the Yorkshire countryside (the town of Holmfirth and its surroundings). The upper, middle and lowers classes writ large: they were Former Royal Signals Sergeant and notional gang leader Cyril Blamire; flat cap-wearing voice-of-reason Norman 'Cleggy' Clegg and scruffy hormone-riddled layabout Compo Simonite. In a world where men are just over-grown kids, the authority figures come in the shape of some of TV's most formidable women. There's the physically intimidating tea shop owner Ivy, but even she pales in comparison to Nora Batty. With her wrinkled stockings and hair curlers, she's both a bogeyman figure curtailing the trio's fun and became an unlikely lust object for Compo. Ill-heath forced Bates to quit after the second series. He was replaced by Brian Wilde as the pompous ex-army corporal Walter 'Foggy' Dewhurst, who led the show into its finest years, as the friends got into increasingly preposterous scrapes, usually resulting in near loss of life for Compo.

Wilde bowed out in 1985, and the following year Michael Aldridge was introduced as ineffectual inventor Seymour Utterthwaite: younger brother to another fearsome Yorkshirewoman, Edie Pegden. He remained until 1990, at which point Wilde, and Foggy, returned. Over the years, the show adapted to the passing of many of its cast, but never was the challenge greater than when Bill Owen died in 1999. The following year, his onscreen character was given a funereal send-off, and Owen's real life son Tom brought in to play Compo's long-lost son, also named Tom. With Wilde long since replaced by Frank Thornton as retired police office Herbert 'Truly' Truelove, it was initially thought the new trio of characters was in place. However, perhaps realising the set-up had seen better days, Clarke has instead widened the cast, creating bigger roles for Auntie Wainwright; aging Lothario Howard Sibshaw and introducing newcomers such as Billy Hardcastle: a passionate outdoorsman who claims to be a descendant of Robin Hood. And so it keeps going.

Cut to some years in the future, when this website has rotted down to its very pixels. Somewhere in the Yorkshire Pennines there'll still be an old man hurtling down a hill in a tin bath.

Question: Who was the creator of the sitcoms "Last of the Summer Wine" and "Open all Hours”?
Answer: Roy Clarke